lanterns

Thousands of lanterns come together to celebrate South Korea’s heritage. For the third year in a row, Cheonggyecheon Stream has been decorated for the month of November. Over 2 million visitors are expected.

Happy Ramadan everyone! The West admittedly knows little about this sacred Islamic holiday, preferring to pay homage to Shark Week. But these lanterns, an 800 year old tradition, are intricate and fascinating to behold.